Hades 2's "Olympic Update" delivers a massive content injection, boosting Melinoe's powers and introducing a breathtaking new region: Mount Olympus.
Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascend to Olympus
Enhanced Melinoe and Challenging Foes
Supergiant Games has unleashed the highly anticipated Olympic Update for Hades 2, promising significant gameplay refinements and a wealth of new content. The developers are actively monitoring player feedback to ensure a smooth and engaging experience.This substantial update introduces a host of exciting additions, including a new region to explore, a powerful new weapon, additional allies to recruit, fresh animal companions, and much more! Here's a closer look at the key features:
- New Region: Mount Olympus: Embark on a perilous journey to the legendary home of the gods. Can you save Olympus from impending doom?
- New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the otherworldly power of this Nocturnal Arm.
- New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies and gain their support.
- New Familiars: Discover and bond with two adorable new animal companions.
- Crossroads Renewal: Customize your Crossroads with dozens of new cosmetic items.
- Expanded Story: Uncover hours of new dialogue and unravel the deepening mysteries of the narrative.
- World Map: Experience a redesigned world map for seamless transitions between regions.
- Mac Support: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.
Currently in early access, Hades 2 has already garnered praise for its exceptional replayability and rich content. This major update further enhances the game's longevity, adding countless hours of gameplay with new dialogue, voice lines, and a thrilling new storyline unfolding in the mythical realm of Olympus, the seat of Zeus's power.
The update also features significant reworks to Melinoe's abilities and several Nocturnal Arms, including the Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe Specials. These changes aim to make Melinoe more adaptable to different playstyles, with a faster, more responsive Dash for improved maneuverability. However, the increased power of Melinoe is matched by a significant boost to enemy difficulty.
The addition of Mount Olympus brings a wave of new enemies, including formidable Wardens and a powerful new Guardian. Existing enemies from the Surface have also received adjustments:
- Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; other minor adjustments.
- Eris: Various adjustments; no longer prone to standing in flames.
- Infernal Beast: Resurfaces sooner after the first phase; various minor adjustments.
- Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; other minor adjustments.
- Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; more intense flailing attacks with reduced downtime.
- Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated.
- Ranged attackers: Fewer enemies will fire simultaneously.
- Various other minor changes to foes and combat encounters.
